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A LARGE JADEITE 'THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' VASE AND COVER EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- jadeite
of flattened shield shape, the body carved in high relief with pine, bamboo and plum blossoms, the ‘Three Friends of Winter’, issuing from rockwork, the neck flanked by lion-mask and loose-ring handles, the cover surmounted by a bird perched on pine branches, the stone of a pale green color mottled with milky-white inclusions, wood stand, wood box (6)
Condition
The cover has scattered minor nicks and small chips to the rim. The vase has a polished chip to the rim and minor nicks and small chips to the rim and foot.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.